Fort Hill
Single-family homes from $140,000
“The houses are fairly close together,” says Gary Foster, Broker at Gary Foster & Co Realtors. “They do have nice yards, and most are useable. Lynchburg is the hill city, so many properties might have a large yard, but only a portion of it is useable because the rest is steep.” The main thoroughfare, Fort Avenue, has sidewalks, as do some of the more residential areas. Homes are set back from the street and have well-manicured rolling lawns with long driveways. Some homes have attached garages. “The neighborhood is a little older, so it’s not a typical cookie-cutter neighborhood like we’re seeing nowadays,” says Williams. Homes in the area tend to be Foursquare, minimal traditional, Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and ranch styles. “Streets named after states are the most expensive streets, and Fort Avenue has larger homes,” says Foster. Homes on these streets range from $300,000 to $400,000. Homes not on Fort Avenue or state streets range from $140,000 to $275,000. Townhouses and multifamily homes range from $270,000 to $300,000.Nontraditional programs at Fort Hill Community School
Children may attend Perrymont Elementary School and Sandusky Middle School. Both Perrymont and Sandusky receive a C-plus from Niche. Students advance to E.C. Glass High School, which receives a B-plus. Within Fort Hill is Fort Hill Community School, which offers programs for sixth- through 12th-grade students who are unable to attend school in a traditional classroom setting. The program is nationally recognized and aims to accommodate educational, behavioral and medical needs. Residents needing health care may visit Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, 5 miles away.Commuters use Route 29, and bus stops
Most residences in Fort Hill have walkable amenities, and students can ride their bikes to Liberty University. The area is close to highways, including Fort Avenue, Route 29, Route 128, Route 501 and others near the River Ridge mall. Bus stops line Fort Avenue for public transportation. Lynchburg Regional Airport is 5 miles away.Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
Fort Hill Memorial Park is a private cemetery behind the Chestnut Hills Shopping Center. Residents may visit the park's rolling fields, but it is only encouraged if they are visiting a loved one. In the winter, residents may snowboard, ski or tube at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. Although Liberty University owns and operates the center, it is open to the public.Chestnut Hills Shopping Center and River Ridge
At the end of Fort Avenue sits Chestnut Hills Shopping Center, which offers popular chain restaurants and local eats such as Milan Indian Cuisine and Koto Japanese Steak and Seafood House. Locals can also find a Kroger there for groceries. Nearby is Fort Hill Shopping Mall, which houses retailers and was acquired by Liberty University for extra student parking. River Ridge mall was recently remodeled with the help of Liberty University and boasts popular retailers and eateries. Residents may visit local malls for shopping, but most head to Downtown Lynchburg when searching for a bite to eat. “I go and eat downtown all the time,” says Williams. “It’s beautiful in the downtown area. My absolute favorite restaurant is called 7 Rooftop Bar. It has the most gorgeous views of the James River.”Neighborhood gatherings, SeaQuest
“There are neighborhood gatherings. Most ones I’m aware of are on the state streets,” says Foster. “They have outdoor cookouts and picnics in someone’s backyard.” In River Ridge mall, SeaQuest, a chain aquarium and zoo, has land and sea experiences for all ages. Residents looking to attend religious services near home visit Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill United Methodist and Fort Hill United Methodist Church.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karl Miller
Karl Miller
KARL MILLER REALTY LLC
(434) 771-3952
456 Total Sales
5 in Fort Hill
$211K - $267K Price Range
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De'lexis Brown
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De'lexis Brown
Responds QuicklyBHHS Dawson Ford Garbee-Forest
(434) 771-2115
41 Total Sales
1 in Fort Hill
$199,900 Price
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Adam Hazelwood
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Adam Hazelwood
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY LLC - LYNCHBURG
(804) 485-2416
28 Total Sales
1 in Fort Hill
$250,000 Price
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Kelly Mann
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Kelly Mann
Responds QuicklyLynchburg's Finest Team LLC
(434) 771-3675
120 Total Sales
6 in Fort Hill
$124K - $335K Price Range
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Renee Ruth
Renee Ruth
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC-Forest
(434) 300-3841
257 Total Sales
9 in Fort Hill
$155K - $291K Price Range
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Scott Fogleman
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Scott Fogleman
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(804) 729-0420
54 Total Sales
1 in Fort Hill
$205,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fort Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fort Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Hill, Lynchburg sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Hill, Lynchburg over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$329,990
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$902,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,194
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,156
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,805
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,665
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,466
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Perrymont
Neighborhood with access to local universities and shopping 4 miles from Downtown
College Park
Cape Cod and ranch-style homes near shopping, recreation and Liberty University
Miller Park
Historic landmarks and a namesake park in Lynchburg
Montview
A trendy suburb that's home to Liberty University
Sandusky
Large yards in hilly historic area 5 miles from downtown Lynchburg
Sheffield
A Lynchburg suburb known for its namesake school and main street of entertainment
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